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Blue Carpet Anemone (Saddle)

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This colorful Saddle Anemone is also referred to as Haddon's Anemone.
SKU: BLUESDDLE-CARPT07
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This colorful Anemone is also referred to as Haddon's Anemone or Saddle carpet. THIS IS NOTA GIGANTEA!!

Saddle Carpet Anemones have short, blunt tentacles with a very potent sting, and can be distinguished from their close relatives Stichodactyla gigantea and Stichodactyla mertensii by the lack of any coloration, spots or markings on the underside of the anemone and down its column.

This anemone serves as a "host" for many types of Clownfish in the wild including: Amphiprion clarkii, A. sebae, A. akindynos, A. chrysogaster, A. chrysopterus, and A. polymnus.

In the home aquarium, they can also serve as host for Amphiprion ocellaris, A. percula, and A. allardi.

These are not died colors. This photo has not been touched up. This colorful Anemone is also referred to as Haddon’s Anemone, Saddle Anemone, Saddle Carpet Anemone, or Saddleback Anemone. Haddon's Carpet Anemone have short, blunt tentacles with a very potent sting, and can be distinguished from their close relatives Stichodactyla gigantea and Stichodactyla mertensii by the lack of any coloration, spots or markings on the underside of the anemone and down its column. This anemone serves as a "host" for many types of Clownfish in the wild including: Amphiprion clarkii, A. sebae, A. akindynos, A. chrysogaster, A. chrysopterus, and A. polymnus. In the home aquarium, they can also serve as host for Amphiprion ocellaris, A. percula, and A. allardi.

Haddon's Carpet Anemone can be identified by their thick central column with large pedal disc, very short, stubby tentacles and tentacle-free oral area, and attains a diameter of almost 2 feet in diameter in the ocean. Contrary to the popular belief that this species lives "on a reef", Stichodactyla haddoni resides in the sand flats on the outskirts of reefs, where it consumes any and all animal matter that comes in contact with its tentacles. When threatened, Haddon's can pull itself completely beneath the sand, in an effort to escape predators. 

Requirements:
Carpet anemones need a stable, and established marine aquarium. Hadon's carpet anemones should not be subjected to parameter changes in their environment, as they will not be tolerated and will result in the death of the anemone. Water parameters and temperature should remain rock steady at all times in order for long term success to be had. Do not simply put together a new marine system and expect success! A 55 gallon or larger aquarium is highly recommended, and preferably one that has been running six months at the bare minimum. 

The Haddon's Carpet Anemone requires a tank with strong lighting and good water movement. The aquarium should have a variety of sandy and rocky locations as this animal often times can move about and seek refuge in a place it prefers.

This species of Carpet Anemone prefers to bury its foot into the sandy bottom, and will oftentimes attach itself to the bottom of the aquarium glass, where its column is completely buried in the sand for protection.

When first introducing this anemone into the display, it is best to try and dig out an area of the sand bed where you prefer it will reside, while decreasing the flow rate during this time so that its not blown around the display. Doing so will allow the anemone time to settle in and bury its foot completely into the sand bed.

Once in place, carefully move some sandy substrate around the column and increase the flow rate back to the normal output.


Care:

Although one of the easiest “Carpet Anemones” to care for this animal is still challenging, and is best left to the seasoned veteran aquarists. For proper care, a fully established aquarium, with perfect water chemistry, adequate flow and strong illumination, along with weekly or even daily feeding is needed. Ideal foods consist of chunks of fresh fish, uncooked shrimp, and other meaty marine foods.

 

 

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